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Greek mythology isn't exactly my genre, but Robert B Warren successfully made them an interesting subject in this fantasy mystery. It is well written, witty and sucks in the reader to another dimension of gods, goddesses, demi gods, gorgons, satyrs, giants and a myriad of mythological creatures. I am looking forward to reading more from Mr. Warren.

Whilst I enjoyed reading this book at first, as it went on I found my interest waning. I appreciated the relative new uniqueness of a child soldier having fantastical powers but felt that the book wrapped up too neatly. I did enjoy however the suite of side characters who were a bit interesting. Mixed book overall

I started this book soon after I got it, but it just never hooked me after a few chapters so I put it down (so many other books I really wanted to read). However, inasmuch as it's the second in the series, and I haven't read the first, plus the fact a few reviewers have said that it gets better as it goes on, I will put it at the top of my TBR pile for March and try again. Once I've given it another chance, if I manage to finish it, I'll change this review and rate the book. (I don't believe in rating a book that I haven't finished; I believe that is cheating and very wrong.)

It took me a long time to read this and I'm not entirely certain why. It's one of those situations where I seem to like it well enough but I have a hard time keeping my attention focused on it. I seem to get the worst cases of "ooh shiney" when I'm reading it, for lack of better terms. For now I plan on continuing with the series. Plato is engaging and I want to find out where things go between him and Helena. I'm also curious about how Fenris fits into a story that is so much about greek gods; that alone would probably keep me coming back.

It took me a long time to read this and I'm not entirely certain why. It's one of those situations where I seem to like it well enough but I have a hard time keeping my attention focused on it. I seem to get the worst cases of "ooh shiney" when I'm reading it, for lack of better terms. For now I plan on continuing with the series. Plato is engaging and I want to find out where things go between him and Helena. I'm also curious about how Fenris fits into a story that is so much about greek gods; that alone would probably keep me coming back.

It took me a long time to read this and I'm not entirely certain why. It's one of those situations where I seem to like it well enough but I have a hard time keeping my attention focused on it. I seem to get the worst cases of "ooh shiney" when I'm reading it, for lack of better terms. For now I plan on continuing with the series. Plato is engaging and I want to find out where things go between him and Helena. I'm also curious about how Fenris fits into a story that is so much about greek gods; that alone would probably keep me coming back.

It took me a long time to read this and I'm not entirely certain why. It's one of those situations where I seem to like it well enough but I have a hard time keeping my attention focused on it. I seem to get the worst cases of "ooh shiney" when I'm reading it, for lack of better terms. For now I plan on continuing with the series. Plato is engaging and I want to find out where things go between him and Helena. I'm also curious about how Fenris fits into a story that is so much about greek gods; that alone would probably keep me coming back.

I requested this book without realizing it's the second in a series. It does reference the previous book a few times, but it stands on its own pretty well.

It reads a lot like an adult Percy Jackson novel mixed with a mystery/crime novel. It's set in a world where gods and humans coexist, and don't always get along. The plot was interesting, the characters were pretty nicely developed (although not always likeable), and the book kept me interested. I'd be willing to read the others in the series.

A free advance copy was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.

I'll admit that I didn't like this book too much at first. I always find first person narration to be rather jolting, particularly in a case like this where I wasn't too keen on the protagonist. I prefer books that are character-driven and a lot of this cast was rather flat. This was definitely a plot-driven story rather than a character-driven one, which isn't a bad thing at all, just not quite my cup of tea. That said, I did begin to like the main character more as the book progressed and found myself enjoying the story. I haven't read book one (I didn't realize this was a sequel when I requested it), but I'm thinking I'll go back and read that one. This wasn't my favorite book I've read in a while, but it was interesting enough that I'll try the author again. :)

Great book! Plato Jones lives in a world where the gods co-exist with humans. He gets involved in all sorts of mayhem when a bank is robbed by humans that acquired powers that can compete and perhaps defeat the gods. I enjoyed the action and the snarky dialog between Plato and the main villian. Looking forward to Plato's next adventure.

This was an interesting book. I haven't read the first in the series and I did miss some of the background, but it works as a stand-alone book. I felt the story was a little superficial and wasn't able to get really involved with the characters, but it was an enjoyable story. I would read others in the series as they're published, but I won't be rushing to get them.

This is book 2 of the Plato Jones series and will be released 11/6. Plato is a PI who solves various puzzling problems for the Gods of Olympus. The mystery in this book is that humans with superhuman powers are running amok and creating all kinds of trouble for the Gods. Plato is called in to figure it all out. There is literally a ton of great research into mythology in this book! All the little details really flesh out the Gods so they are more realistic as characters than merely omnipotent beings. Plato is a wonderful character that speaks & acts like a hard boiled detective. I liked this book and the only thing I could really complain about is the lack of a good review of the back story-this is book 2 and without reading book 1, I was totally lost for about the first 4 chapters. Once I figured out who was who and how the characters were connected it all made sort of sense. So definitely read book 1 before you pick up this one! I received a copy of the book-the review is my own opinion.

I am so happy I got a chance to read this book. I thought it was Great!. I loved the characters and the story. I am glad this is a series so I can read the books I missed and read the others that come out.
There were a couple of spots when it was a bit slow but right when I thought that my interest was caught again.

Olympus Confidential by Robert B. Warren is obviously part of a series. I haven't read any of the other books, so a lot of backstory had no meaning to me. The pacing slows a bit in the middle, but the ending is satisfactory. I think if I had read other books in the series the characters might have been more engaging. As it is, I couldn't really connect with the characters until close to the end. This is one that would be great if you had followed the series all along. Reading is as a stand alone it is a bit lacking. The writing is good however, and the end really holds interest. I wish the whole book would have held my interest. I'm glad I slogged through the middle to find the gem at the end.½

would have like to read this book but never got it also...

Plato Jones is a former OBI(Olympus Bureau of Investigation) officer and now private investigator. The God Hermes shows up at Plato's office demanding that Plato work a case for the Gods. Someone is killing gods and goddesses. Plato flatly refuses to take the case and Hermes says this isn't the last you'll hear from us. Plato's case about missing gorgon takes an interesting twist that leads directly into the murdered gods and goddesses. Plato's best friend is Demigod Hercules(Herc) is worried that his wife Hebe will be next and wants to hire Plato. Who is responsible for gods and goddesses deaths? Will Plato take the case? Your answers await you in Murder on Olympus.

I found this book completely fascinating because I love mythology. This is kinda what would the world be like if the gods, goddesses, and demigods actually existed. I loved the mystery and suspense woven through out the whole book. I liked Plato's stance against not working with the gods and goddesses again after the last time. I had to laugh at Plato's ex-wife Alexis because she really was kind of transparent in her desires and feelings towards Plato. I will definitely be on the lookout for more books in this series.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher/author through the LibraryThing.com Members Giveaway program. I was asked to post an honest review (though not necessarily a favourable one). The opinions expressed are strictly my own.

A nice hard-boled investigation story with quirky and lively characters, including arrogant gods, goofy heroes and fascinating women. Touches all the cliches of the genre, but with grace. And I really loved Ares.

The only pity is that, while the mithology itself was pretty accurate, the Greekness of the setting was no more than a thin layer of paint. The main character is called Plato Jones (the name could be Greek, the surname hardly so) and all other non-god characters follow similar onomastic conventions, and Olympus sounds like Hollywood, with mall strips, luxury car vendors and fancy villas that would be quite out of place in real-life Olympia or anywhere in Greece or Souther Europe.

Did I mention that I really love Ares?

I really enjoy different fictional takes on the Greek Gods, so I was very excited to receive an Early Reviewer copy of Murder on Olympus by Robert B. Warren. Warren has created a unique world in which the Greek Gods live amongst mortals, hold positions in government and are chased by the paparazzi. When the immortal Gods and Goddesses start showing up dead, something no one thought could even happen, the Gods want reluctant mortal detective Plato Jones to investigate.

I like the premise of this book and it's a refreshing and unique take on the Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology. Incorporating a murder mystery into this urban Greek God fantasy is a unique twist. I'd be interested in reading the next Plato Jones because the writing felt a bit weak and cliched in parts. Often first books tend to be the weakest in a series as it takes a while for the author to really get to know the character. I think there's potential for this series to mature and become more richly imagined with the characters less cliched and stereotypical and let the reader scratch below the surface of the unique world he's created. If you are looking for a light, fun and fast read this summer and want something that's a little bit different, I recommend you give this book a try. I enjoyed it and it kept me guessing until the end. Looking forward to Plato Jones book 2!½

I received a copy of Murder on Olympus from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. Now that that is out of the way on to the review. I have been caught up lately in the Game of Thrones series and after 4 books of that Murder on Olympus was a refreshing change and exactly what I needed after 3500 pages of heavy epic fantasy. This was a fun light read with lots of humor throughout and it was a pleasant change to finish a book in a day versus a week.

Robert Warren creates a really interesting world in UF, he Gods of Olympus are not only real they are living out in the open, most are celebrities being chased around by TMZ. Plato Jones is a private investigator called upon by the Gods to solve the mystery of who is killling them, cuz that's not supposed to happen. Plato is very much the reluctant investigator, as a former employee of the Gods he is in no hurry to return to their employ even on a temporary basis.

This is pretty much a straight forward whodunnit, what was most interesting were the characters and the world created. I really liked Plato, his relationship with his ex wife was hilarious and seeing how he tries to get out of working for the Gods made him really likable. I loved how Hercules was portrayed a cheapskate and the rest of the Gods were pretty much complete dicks. The concept of the Greek Gods living out in the open was really unique and I would definitely look for the next book in the series.

This book left me confused about what I actually thought about it. On the one hand, I enjoyed reading it. Things happened at a good clip, and I thought Warren's interpretation of Greek mythology was interesting.

On the other hand, I never quite got over my initial dislike of the protagonist due to his sexist questions on the first page of the story. And I didn't understand why three different, super hot women were interested in him. I get that this is a noir-style murder mystery and that noir is not generally the most feminist-friendly genre, but I really enjoy books so much more when they don't include those sorts of things.

I also never quite understand what made the protagonist so super amazing at investigating that Zeus wanted him specifically to be the one investigating the murders. He ran around talking to people (in between *lots* of digressions with his ex-wife and mostly-unrelated attempts on his life) and collecting pieces of the puzzle. But it really didn't seem like any of it was something only he could do, and it didn't even seem like he was progressing the investigation to me. Until everything came together *very* suddenly at the end and left me whirling from the switch from "protagonist has no theory about the murderer at all" to "protagonist has figured out everything."

And so I am left confused. The plot felt poorly paced, and the protagonist left me cold. But I devoured this book in a day and a half, so none of the problems I had were enough to make me want to put the book down.

It has a noir tone to it - and if it wasn't for the fact that the bulk of the characters are Greek gods, it would feel like a traditional noir-detective novel: hard-pressed private investigator strikes out against all odds to solve a mystery at the risk of his own life.

He even has an opportunity to "get the girl" and "save the day" and "be the hero".

See any pattern here? Oh, right, it's one big cliche after another.

Of course, most books in this vein are quite cliched. And the author does try to make his story stand out by adding in gods as the victims/perpetrators/background characters. I'm not really convinced it worked since, well, if they really were gods, they really wouldn't need him so much. That, and there is a whole "drama" involving Hera that felt contrived and unbelievable - and rather beside-the-point, but I guess it was there to make Plato "fear for his life" (cliche number 4)

Overall? it was an okay read. I had to pick it up several times to actually finish it and I prefer books that I look forward to reading... I'd not read it again, and would only read another by this author if it fell into my hands - I certainly wouldn't go looking for it.

I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of this book through a Library Thing giveaway. I am grateful to Library Thing for the opportunity to read and review this book, and as always, receiving a book for free does not alter my opinion of it.

I have to admit, I entered this giveaway because this seemed like a book my husband would really enjoy. He is a huge fan of detective stories, and of Greek mythology. The combination seemed perfect for him. What I was not expecting was that I would also really enjoy this story.

Robert B. Warren created a snarky, sarcastic character in Plato Jones, and the snarkiness really worked in the context of this story. It wasn't over done, he was never so sarcastic that he just seemed like a jerk, and he had a fairly refreshing view of life that made reading his story highly entertaining.

The world is nicely created as well, perfectly stitching the Greek Gods into modern society. There isn't a whole lot of backdrop on the Gods, but there is enough that even if you know nothing about Greek Mythology, you would be able to keep up. I was surprised by the lack of re-creation so to speak because I am used to Greek mythology stories that completely dive into the history of the Gods and are so detailed when it comes to them. But this isn't a story about the Gods, this is a story about a detective.

The bottom line? This is a great murder mystery detective story with just enough mythology thrown in to make it different. It is fast paced, light, and an overall fun read. If any of that sounds appealing, this is the book for you. I enjoyed it very much, and am glad I had the opportunity to read it. By the way, my husband read it also; he flew through this book in two days and is very impatiently awaiting the next book in this series! Of course I will be continuing with the series as well!

This is a murder mystery that has all the elements of classic detective fiction: the hard-boiled protagonist, seductive women, the corruption and perfidy amongst...well, pretty much everyone except our hero-detective, Plato Jones.

Oh, and Greek Gods. And minotaurs. And a whole bunch of other supernatural elements that make this a fresh read on the idea of a snarky private detective. A fun read that keeps things cracking along at a good pace.

I received this as a free ebook in the LibraryThing early reviewers program, and I am so glad I did! I might never have found this entertaining book otherwise.

Murder on Olympus is the type of book in which men named Hercules and Jones have the nicknames Herc and Jonesy. The nicknames are obvious, and unfortunately, so are most of the plot points. Much of the story is pretty standard noir fare: there's a car chase, mysterious women, and a PI who just wants to be left alone. But what does set it apart is the fun world building. It's a quick weekend read for cozy mystery fans.

A murder-mystery that reads like a pulp detective novel. Well-written Noir style prose creates fast-paced action. The main character - Plato Jones, a divorced private investigator - is based on the hero archetype, giving this book/series a strong appeal for male audiences.

There is a slight paranormal/fantasy twist to the genre - the clients, victims, and suspects are Greek gods. The gods have adapted to life in the modern world - Aphrodite is a socialite, Ares has become a rock star. It will be interesting to see where Mr. Warren takes this concept over the course of the series. I look forward to reading the sequel.

I received a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for review. I hadn't heard of the independent publisher, Dragonfairy Press, before this book, but I will be hunting down more of their publications.